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Kosta A. Ramirez

Director of Instruction
PGA Crest

Grand Rapids, MI
Mines Golf Course, Grand Rapids, MI

About Kosta

Michigan PGA Player of the Year | College Coach | Data-Driven Instruction

Kosta Ramirez is the PGA Director of Instruction at The Mines Golf Club and founder of the Kosta Ramirez Golf Academy. A PGA of America member since 2015, Kosta brings 10+ years of coaching experience at premier clubs including Oakland Hills Country Club, Kent Country Club, and Bloomfield Hills Country Club.

A 2022 Michigan PGA Player of the Year, Kosta actively competes in Michigan and national PGA events and serves as the assistant coach and swing coach for the Ferris State University men’s and women’s golf teams, bringing collegiate-level preparation into every lesson.

Kosta is TPI certified, TrackMan certified, and a certified club fitter, allowing him to build efficient, repeatable swings tailored to each golfer’s body while blending technology, equipment, and real on-course performance.

He is passionate about building confidence, developing skills, and helping golfers achieve lasting improvement.

Credentials & Recognition

  • Michigan PGA Player of the Year (2022)
  • Golf Digest Best Teachers in Every State – Michigan (2026–2027)
  • PGA of America Member (since 2015)
  • 10+ years coaching experience
Students

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Kosta's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Getting Started

Learn the basics

Get comfortable for business golf

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee


Having More Fun

Connect with golfers of similar age

Have more fun on the course

Connect with golfers of similar skill


Improving Your Game

Break 100

Break 80

Improve your Short Game

Make the high school golf team

Get swing diagnostic testing

Break 90

Add 10 yards

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Earn a college golf scholarship

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Youth

Adult

Male

Playing with disabilities

Teen

Senior

Female

Session Type

Individual

Group

Skills & Tools

Improve with Kosta.

Skills
Putting
Tournament Strategy
Speed
Physical Assessment
Short Game
Club Fitting
Full Swing
Course Strategy
Kosta's Facilities

Mines Golf Course

Grand Rapids MI

*Coaching available to public

330 Covell Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534-5960

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